Full Notification

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has extended its statewide Flex Alert, calling for a second consecutive day of voluntary electricity conservation today, Thursday, Sept. 1, from 4 - 9 p.m., due to continuing extreme temperatures pushing up energy demand and tightening available power supplies. 

Flex Alert Conservation Actions Before 4 p.m.: 

•  Pre-cool home by setting the thermostat to as low as 72 degrees 
• Use major appliances, including:  Washer and dryer, Dishwasher, Oven and stove for pre-cooking and preparing meals
•  Charge electric vehicles
• Adjust blinds and drapes to cover windows 

• Set thermostat to 78 degrees or higher, if health permits 
•  Avoid using major appliances and charging electric vehicles 
• Turn off all unnecessary lights About Flex Alerts A Flex Alert is issued by the ISO when the electricity grid is under stress because of generation or transmission outages, or from persistent hot temperatures.